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Insights — December 2023

Market update – November 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — December 2023

The outlook for energy storage and the key investment opportunities

Energy storage is the key technology which must be developed and scaled-up in order to solve the challenges facing energy markets today. It is the key to reducing electricity prices (and electricity price volatility) sustainably.

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Insights — December 2023

T8 Energy Vision recognised in Australian Impact Investments’ annual review

T8 Energy Vision has been awarded a place on the ‘watchlist’ of Australian Impact Investments following its annual review of listed equity funds.

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Reporting — November 2023

Monthly Report – October 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — November 2023

Monthly Report (T8 Gold) – October 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — November 2023

Market update – October 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — November 2023

Gold market update – October 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Gold.

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Insights — November 2023

South Australia achieves a globally significant renewables milestone

During October, 86.9% of South Australia’s total electricity demand was met by renewables. While this is not, of itself, globally significant (especially in regions with significant hydroelectric resources), it is remarkable that this milestone has been achieved with only solar and wind.

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Reporting — October 2023

T8 Energy Vision – September 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — October 2023

T8 Gold – September 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — October 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — October 2023

T8 Gold – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Gold.

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Insights — October 2023

The United States passes an important milestone on EV adoption

Following California’s lead, electric vehicle adoption in the United States has passed a significant tipping-point in 10 states.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Insights — September 2023

T8 has been awarded Responsible Investment Leader 2023 by RIAA

T8 has been named a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) in its landmark 22nd annual study.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Energy Vision – August 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Gold – August 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — September 2023

T8 – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets.

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Insights — September 2023

World leader launches an extraordinary new battery

CATL’s new ShenXing electric vehicle battery features a range of 700 kilometres along with super-fast charging whereby 400 kilometres of range can be added in only 10 minutes of charging.

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Insights — August 2023

Perovskite solar technology taking a step forward

Perovskite solar technology set to be commercialised in tandem modules alongside polysilicon cells.

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Reporting — August 2023

T8 Energy Vision – July 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — August 2023

T8 Gold – July 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — August 2023

Extraordinary new energy storage technology based on cement

Researchers at MIT appear to have made a breakthrough in the development of a large-scale energy storage technology using cement.

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Insights — August 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets in regard to T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — August 2023

T8 Gold – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets in regard to T8 Gold.

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Insights — July 2023

China’s renewables deployment continues to outpace coal and gas

China installed nearly 80GW of solar electricity generation capacity during the first half of 2023, an increase of 154% year-over-year.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Insights — July 2023

Latest electric vehicle sales statistics continue to surprise

Cox Automotive conducted a survey of more than 1,100 consumers and found that 51% are considering either a new or used EV, up from 38% in 2021.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Energy Vision – June 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Gold – June 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — June 2023

A giant of the battery industry

An academic whose contribution to the development of lithium-ion batteries was recognised with a Nobel Prize, died on Sunday at the age of 100.

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Insights — June 2023

Yet another battery technology breakthrough

A Chinese battery manufacturer backed by one of China’s largest automotive companies claims another breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology.

Read More

Insights — June 2023

A new breakthrough in battery technology

A new variant of lithium battery with an extraordinary useful life set to go into mass production in 2024.

Read More

Reporting — June 2023

T8 Energy Vision – May 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — June 2023

T8 Gold – May 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Reporting — June 2023

Annual Voting Records – 2023

Download the official voting records for both funds.

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Reporting — May 2023

T8 Energy Vision – April 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — May 2023

A step-change in battery technology

The world’s largest battery manufacturer announced that it expects to begin mass production of a new variant of lithium battery with step-change performance characteristics relative to the current generation of technology.

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Reporting — May 2023

T8 Gold – April 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — April 2023

Solar the fastest growing source of new electricity in China

Photovoltaic solar electricity was the fastest growing source of new electricity generation capacity in China in 2022.

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Reporting — April 2023

T8 Energy Vision – March 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — April 2023

T8 Gold – March 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Insights — March 2023

Why invest in clean energy at this time?

T8 Energy Vision’s core universe is trading near to 2008 financial crisis lows in terms of valuation and the fundamentals remain strong.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Energy Vision – February 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Gold – February 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Policy — March 2023

Responsible Investment Policy

This responsible investment policy aims to articulate our approach to considering ESG as part of the investment process.

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Insights — February 2023

China leading the world in EV penetration

Chinese EV sales hit 22% of total passenger vehicle sales.

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Reporting — February 2023

T8 Energy Vision – January 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — February 2023

T8 Gold – January 2023

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — February 2023

Chinese battery production doubled in 2022

China’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity could support global electric vehicle production of nearly 50% of annual global passenger vehicle sales by 2025.

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Reporting — January 2023

T8 Energy Vision – December 2022

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Energy Vision.

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Reporting — January 2023

T8 Gold – December 2022

Read the latest monthly update for T8 Gold.

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Insights — December 2022

China doubles rate of solar installation in one year

China’s rate of solar installation in 2022 equal to all of the United State’s existing capacity.

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Reporting — December 2022

Annual Climate Report

This report is our first step in demonstrating transparency regarding the carbon emissions of T8 and T8 Energy Vision’s portfolio of investee companies.

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Insights — November 2022

One quarter of China’s vehicle sales are electric

Passenger electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new car sales in China for the year to August.

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Insights — November 2022

The extraordinary expansion of China’s solar manufacturing capacity

Driven by China, from 2025, the world will have the capacity to manufacture 2022’s entire solar electricity generation capacity.

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Insights — August 2022

Landmark stimulus for clean energy in the United States

The United States has passed the Inflation Reduction Act which is one of the most significant pieces of economic policy in recent history including nearly US$400 billion in stimulus for clean energy.

Read More

Insights — August 2022

Renewable energy is still cheaper than fossil fuels

In July, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) published its latest estimates on the relative economics of new electricity generation capacity. Renewable energy has widened its advantage over fossil fuels despite becoming more expensive in 2022.

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Reporting — July 2022

2022 Annual Shared Value Report

This report, read alongside our monthly reporting on investment returns, demonstrates how T8 Energy Vision is generating positive environmental and social impacts in addition to investment returns.

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Insights — July 2022

China aiming to triple its rate of wind capacity additions

In June, China released its 14th Five-Year Renewable Energy Development Plan which includes some significant targets for increasing renewable electricity generation capacity using wind.

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Insights — May 2022

China sets eye wateringly large energy storage targets

China is targeting non-hydro energy storage installed capacity of 30GWh by 2025 and 100GW by 2030 from 3GW today which is aimed at increasing renewable power consumption and ensuring grid stability.

Read More

Insights — April 2022

Extraordinary scale of investment has begun

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) estimates that over US$15 trillion will be invested in renewable power generation over the next several decades as the world’s energy mix evolves towards new…

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Insights — April 2022

New report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The latest IPCC report calls for urgent transformational changes using many tools which the world already has at its fingertips The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC – a body…

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Insights — March 2022

Top-selling consumer products going electric

The top-selling vehicle in the United States for the last 40 years is going electric Ford’s F-Series pickups have been the top selling vehicle in the United States for the…

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Insights — January 2022

Outlook for clean energy in 2022

Clean energy industries are likely to grow at generationally significant rates for an extended period of time Our research and supply chain due diligence indicates that while the headwinds of…

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Insights — December 2021

COP26 reflections

COP26 validates the increasingly investment-friendly backdrop which will enable the private sector to direct enormous amounts of capital into clean energy The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) concluded in…

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Insights — October 2021

Energy crisis

Dramatic increases in energy prices world-wide has implications for inflation, economic growth, and future energy policy We are closely monitoring world energy markets following recent dramatic increases in energy prices….

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Events — September 2021

Webinar Replay – Investment Opportunities in the Solar Industry

We explain why investors should pay attention to the solar industry.

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Insights — September 2021

IPCC report on climate change

IPCC issues sobering assertions about the consequences of inadequate action by countries transitioning from fossil fuels During August, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), an international body of scientists…

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Insights — August 2021

EU accelerating its path to ‘Net Zero’ emissions

During July, the European Union announced a range of initiatives aimed at accelerating its path to ‘Net Zero’ emissions. In our view, the centrepiece is the proposed tighter emissions limits for cars, which appears likely to end new petrol and diesel vehicle sales in the bloc by 2035.

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Events — August 2021

A webinar on the solar industry

Please join a 30-minute webinar on the impacts that solar energy is having on energy markets and the opportunities for investors over the next decade.

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Insights — July 2021

IRENA calls for massive increase in clean energy investment

During June, IRENA estimated that the world will need to deploy renewable energy generation capacity at a rate of c.840GW/year (relative to the run-rate of c.200GW) to meet global ‘Net Zero’ emissions targets.

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Events — July 2021

A webinar on clean energy

We will provide insights into the changes occurring in energy markets and the opportunities for investors over the next decade.

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Insights — July 2021

Increasing headwinds for conventional energy

Lenders, shareholders and the courts are abandoning the conventional energy sector, increasing its cost of capital relative to clean energy Clean energy cost of capital advantage widening International lenders are…

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Insights — June 2021

IEA calls the end of oil

The IEA has proclaimed that ceasing the development of new oil and gas fields will be required for the world to achieve net-zero by 2050 The International Energy Agency (an…

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Insights — June 2021

Energy efficiency step-change

Global energy efficiency improved by an estimated 13% between 2000 and 2017. The potential energy saving (via new energy efficiency initiatives) over the next decade is likely to be even greater.

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Insights — May 2021

California sets end date for oil extraction

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a ban on new fracking by 2024 and pledged to end all oil extraction by 2045.

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Insights — May 2021

French legislating against inefficient use of transportation

French lawmakers set in motion a bill that would forbid conventional air travel when the journey can be made by train in two and a half hours or less.

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Events — May 2021

Hydrogen Briefing – Tuesday 11 May, Melbourne

We are hosting a hydrogen briefing with leading Australian hydrogen expert, Kellie Larsen on Tuesday 11 May in Melbourne.

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Insights — April 2021

EV production is set to boom

Global electric vehicle production is set for a generational boom Electric vehicle production is set to accelerate following the announcement of aggressive targets from two of the world’s leading automobile…

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Thinking — April 2021

Portfolio construction rules

Our portfolio construction rules manage risks and maximise potential rewards We take great care in constructing our portfolio within a set of rules which we strongly believe manage risks and…

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Insights — April 2021

Renewable energy is government mandated

Renewable energy is a secular growth story of generational magnitude and importance The world’s major economies (>75% of global GDP) committing to net zero emissions targets has given renewable energy…

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Thinking — March 2021

Our approach to ESG

An active approach is critical to success in ESG investing We believe that a passive approach is not suitable for investing in situations where there are important environmental, social and…

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Thinking — March 2021

Impact investment outcomes

T8 Energy Vision is addressing carbon dioxide emissions in listed companies T8 Energy Vision is an impact fund with a difference. The entire portfolio is dedicated to identifying and investing…

Read More

Insights — March 2021

Clean energy technology advancing at breakneck speed

The technologies critical to clean energy continue to advance at breakneck speed The economics of the technologies which underpin the shift to clean energy continue to improve: The cost of…

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Insights — February 2021

Prolific growth opportunity in clean energy

Key industries and companies within clean energy are still small and are likely to grow significantly Despite renewables being considered the ‘next big thing’ for the last few decades, their…

Read More

Insights — January 2021

U.S. and China just got serious about clean energy

The world’s largest economies have signalled that they are finally getting serious about clean energy During 2020, the world’s two largest economies sent the strongest signals yet about their intentions…

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Insights — December 2020

United Kingdom going net zero

The United Kingdom began unveiling its plans to transition to net zero carbon emissions The United Kingdom’s government released the first stage of a 10-point clean energy plan for a…

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Insights — December 2020

Quantitative investment approach

Quantitative analysis is critical in the age of algorithmic investment We use quantitative techniques to identify investment opportunities but also threats to the portfolio that are frequently imperceptible to traditional…

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Insights — December 2020

Europeans leading offshore wind boom

The European Commission announced a plan for investment in offshore wind of unprecedented magnitude The European Commission unveiled its strategy to spend nearly US$1 Trillion in offshore wind capacity, increasing…

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Insights — November 2020

President Biden’s $2 Trillion plan

Joe Biden’s election as President is significant because it is likely to be the catalyst for a step change in policy direction and government investment and support for clean energy. The President-elect made campaign promises to re-join the Paris Climate Agreement, work with Congress to enact net-zero emissions (carbon neutral) legislation and invest US$2 trillion during his first term.

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Insights — October 2020

Asia’s largest economies going clean

Last month we noted the significance of China announcing a net-zero target by 2060. During October, Japan (the world’s third largest economy) and South Korea (the world’s 11th largest) followed suit by announcing their own carbon neutral objectives by 2050.

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Insights — October 2020

100% solar-powered economies a reality

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) reported that for the first time in October, South Australia set a record as the first major jurisdiction globally to satisfy its entire electricity needs using solar power for a period of one hour. Rooftop solar panels contributed nearly 80% of the total with utility-scale solar providing the balance.

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Insights — September 2020

China’s ground-breaking commitment

China announced in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that it intends to become carbon neutral by 2060 and stated that “humankind can no longer afford to ignore the repeated warnings of nature and go down the beaten path of extracting resources without investing in conservation, pursuing development at the expense of protection, and exploiting resources without restoration”.

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Insights — September 2020

California bans the tailpipe

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered passenger cars and trucks from 2035. California joins 15 countries that have made similar commitments, including the United Kingdom and France.

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Insights — December 2023

Market update – November 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — December 2023

The outlook for energy storage and the key investment opportunities

Energy storage is the key technology which must be developed and scaled-up in order to solve the challenges facing energy markets today. It is the key to reducing electricity prices (and electricity price volatility) sustainably.

Read More

Insights — December 2023

T8 Energy Vision recognised in Australian Impact Investments’ annual review

T8 Energy Vision has been awarded a place on the ‘watchlist’ of Australian Impact Investments following its annual review of listed equity funds.

Read More

Insights — November 2023

Market update – October 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — November 2023

Gold market update – October 2023

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Gold.

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Insights — November 2023

South Australia achieves a globally significant renewables milestone

During October, 86.9% of South Australia’s total electricity demand was met by renewables. While this is not, of itself, globally significant (especially in regions with significant hydroelectric resources), it is remarkable that this milestone has been achieved with only solar and wind.

Read More

Insights — October 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Energy Vision.

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Insights — October 2023

T8 Gold – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets regarding T8 Gold.

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Insights — October 2023

The United States passes an important milestone on EV adoption

Following California’s lead, electric vehicle adoption in the United States has passed a significant tipping-point in 10 states.

Read More

Insights — September 2023

T8 has been awarded Responsible Investment Leader 2023 by RIAA

T8 has been named a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) in its landmark 22nd annual study.

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Insights — September 2023

T8 – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets.

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Insights — September 2023

World leader launches an extraordinary new battery

CATL’s new ShenXing electric vehicle battery features a range of 700 kilometres along with super-fast charging whereby 400 kilometres of range can be added in only 10 minutes of charging.

Read More

Insights — August 2023

Perovskite solar technology taking a step forward

Perovskite solar technology set to be commercialised in tandem modules alongside polysilicon cells.

Read More

Insights — August 2023

Extraordinary new energy storage technology based on cement

Researchers at MIT appear to have made a breakthrough in the development of a large-scale energy storage technology using cement.

Read More

Insights — August 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets in regard to T8 Energy Vision.

Read More

Insights — August 2023

T8 Gold – Market update

We share our latest observations on global asset markets in regard to T8 Gold.

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Insights — July 2023

China’s renewables deployment continues to outpace coal and gas

China installed nearly 80GW of solar electricity generation capacity during the first half of 2023, an increase of 154% year-over-year.

Read More

Insights — July 2023

Latest electric vehicle sales statistics continue to surprise

Cox Automotive conducted a survey of more than 1,100 consumers and found that 51% are considering either a new or used EV, up from 38% in 2021.

Read More

Insights — June 2023

A giant of the battery industry

An academic whose contribution to the development of lithium-ion batteries was recognised with a Nobel Prize, died on Sunday at the age of 100.

Read More

Insights — June 2023

Yet another battery technology breakthrough

A Chinese battery manufacturer backed by one of China’s largest automotive companies claims another breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology.

Read More

Insights — June 2023

A new breakthrough in battery technology

A new variant of lithium battery with an extraordinary useful life set to go into mass production in 2024.

Read More

Insights — May 2023

A step-change in battery technology

The world’s largest battery manufacturer announced that it expects to begin mass production of a new variant of lithium battery with step-change performance characteristics relative to the current generation of technology.

Read More

Insights — April 2023

Solar the fastest growing source of new electricity in China

Photovoltaic solar electricity was the fastest growing source of new electricity generation capacity in China in 2022.

Read More

Insights — March 2023

Why invest in clean energy at this time?

T8 Energy Vision’s core universe is trading near to 2008 financial crisis lows in terms of valuation and the fundamentals remain strong.

Read More

Insights — February 2023

China leading the world in EV penetration

Chinese EV sales hit 22% of total passenger vehicle sales.

Read More

Insights — February 2023

Chinese battery production doubled in 2022

China’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity could support global electric vehicle production of nearly 50% of annual global passenger vehicle sales by 2025.

Read More

Insights — December 2022

China doubles rate of solar installation in one year

China’s rate of solar installation in 2022 equal to all of the United State’s existing capacity.

Read More

Insights — November 2022

One quarter of China’s vehicle sales are electric

Passenger electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new car sales in China for the year to August.

Read More

Insights — November 2022

The extraordinary expansion of China’s solar manufacturing capacity

Driven by China, from 2025, the world will have the capacity to manufacture 2022’s entire solar electricity generation capacity.

Read More

Insights — August 2022

Landmark stimulus for clean energy in the United States

The United States has passed the Inflation Reduction Act which is one of the most significant pieces of economic policy in recent history including nearly US$400 billion in stimulus for clean energy.

Read More

Insights — August 2022

Renewable energy is still cheaper than fossil fuels

In July, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) published its latest estimates on the relative economics of new electricity generation capacity. Renewable energy has widened its advantage over fossil fuels despite becoming more expensive in 2022.

Read More

Insights — July 2022

China aiming to triple its rate of wind capacity additions

In June, China released its 14th Five-Year Renewable Energy Development Plan which includes some significant targets for increasing renewable electricity generation capacity using wind.

Read More

Insights — May 2022

China sets eye wateringly large energy storage targets

China is targeting non-hydro energy storage installed capacity of 30GWh by 2025 and 100GW by 2030 from 3GW today which is aimed at increasing renewable power consumption and ensuring grid stability.

Read More

Insights — April 2022

Extraordinary scale of investment has begun

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) estimates that over US$15 trillion will be invested in renewable power generation over the next several decades as the world’s energy mix evolves towards new…

Read More

Insights — April 2022

New report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The latest IPCC report calls for urgent transformational changes using many tools which the world already has at its fingertips The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC – a body…

Read More

Insights — March 2022

Top-selling consumer products going electric

The top-selling vehicle in the United States for the last 40 years is going electric Ford’s F-Series pickups have been the top selling vehicle in the United States for the…

Read More

Insights — January 2022

Outlook for clean energy in 2022

Clean energy industries are likely to grow at generationally significant rates for an extended period of time Our research and supply chain due diligence indicates that while the headwinds of…

Read More

Insights — December 2021

COP26 reflections

COP26 validates the increasingly investment-friendly backdrop which will enable the private sector to direct enormous amounts of capital into clean energy The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) concluded in…

Read More

Insights — October 2021

Energy crisis

Dramatic increases in energy prices world-wide has implications for inflation, economic growth, and future energy policy We are closely monitoring world energy markets following recent dramatic increases in energy prices….

Read More

Insights — September 2021

IPCC report on climate change

IPCC issues sobering assertions about the consequences of inadequate action by countries transitioning from fossil fuels During August, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), an international body of scientists…

Read More

Insights — August 2021

EU accelerating its path to ‘Net Zero’ emissions

During July, the European Union announced a range of initiatives aimed at accelerating its path to ‘Net Zero’ emissions. In our view, the centrepiece is the proposed tighter emissions limits for cars, which appears likely to end new petrol and diesel vehicle sales in the bloc by 2035.

Read More

Insights — July 2021

IRENA calls for massive increase in clean energy investment

During June, IRENA estimated that the world will need to deploy renewable energy generation capacity at a rate of c.840GW/year (relative to the run-rate of c.200GW) to meet global ‘Net Zero’ emissions targets.

Read More

Insights — June 2021

IEA calls the end of oil

The IEA has proclaimed that ceasing the development of new oil and gas fields will be required for the world to achieve net-zero by 2050 The International Energy Agency (an…

Read More

Insights — April 2021

EV production is set to boom

Global electric vehicle production is set for a generational boom Electric vehicle production is set to accelerate following the announcement of aggressive targets from two of the world’s leading automobile…

Read More

Thinking — April 2021

Portfolio construction rules

Our portfolio construction rules manage risks and maximise potential rewards We take great care in constructing our portfolio within a set of rules which we strongly believe manage risks and…

Read More

Insights — April 2021

Renewable energy is government mandated

Renewable energy is a secular growth story of generational magnitude and importance The world’s major economies (>75% of global GDP) committing to net zero emissions targets has given renewable energy…

Read More

Thinking — March 2021

Our approach to ESG

An active approach is critical to success in ESG investing We believe that a passive approach is not suitable for investing in situations where there are important environmental, social and…

Read More

Thinking — March 2021

Impact investment outcomes

T8 Energy Vision is addressing carbon dioxide emissions in listed companies T8 Energy Vision is an impact fund with a difference. The entire portfolio is dedicated to identifying and investing…

Read More

Insights — March 2021

Clean energy technology advancing at breakneck speed

The technologies critical to clean energy continue to advance at breakneck speed The economics of the technologies which underpin the shift to clean energy continue to improve: The cost of…

Read More

Insights — February 2021

Prolific growth opportunity in clean energy

Key industries and companies within clean energy are still small and are likely to grow significantly Despite renewables being considered the ‘next big thing’ for the last few decades, their…

Read More

Insights — January 2021

U.S. and China just got serious about clean energy

The world’s largest economies have signalled that they are finally getting serious about clean energy During 2020, the world’s two largest economies sent the strongest signals yet about their intentions…

Read More

Insights — December 2020

United Kingdom going net zero

The United Kingdom began unveiling its plans to transition to net zero carbon emissions The United Kingdom’s government released the first stage of a 10-point clean energy plan for a…

Read More

Insights — December 2020

Europeans leading offshore wind boom

The European Commission announced a plan for investment in offshore wind of unprecedented magnitude The European Commission unveiled its strategy to spend nearly US$1 Trillion in offshore wind capacity, increasing…

Read More

Insights — November 2020

President Biden’s $2 Trillion plan

Joe Biden’s election as President is significant because it is likely to be the catalyst for a step change in policy direction and government investment and support for clean energy. The President-elect made campaign promises to re-join the Paris Climate Agreement, work with Congress to enact net-zero emissions (carbon neutral) legislation and invest US$2 trillion during his first term.

Read More

Insights — October 2020

Asia’s largest economies going clean

Last month we noted the significance of China announcing a net-zero target by 2060. During October, Japan (the world’s third largest economy) and South Korea (the world’s 11th largest) followed suit by announcing their own carbon neutral objectives by 2050.

Read More

Insights — October 2020

100% solar-powered economies a reality

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) reported that for the first time in October, South Australia set a record as the first major jurisdiction globally to satisfy its entire electricity needs using solar power for a period of one hour. Rooftop solar panels contributed nearly 80% of the total with utility-scale solar providing the balance.

Read More

Insights — September 2020

China’s ground-breaking commitment

China announced in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that it intends to become carbon neutral by 2060 and stated that “humankind can no longer afford to ignore the repeated warnings of nature and go down the beaten path of extracting resources without investing in conservation, pursuing development at the expense of protection, and exploiting resources without restoration”.

Read More

Insights — September 2020

California bans the tailpipe

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered passenger cars and trucks from 2035. California joins 15 countries that have made similar commitments, including the United Kingdom and France.

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Reporting — November 2023

Monthly Report – October 2023

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Reporting — November 2023

Monthly Report (T8 Gold) – October 2023

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Reporting — October 2023

T8 Energy Vision – September 2023

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Reporting — October 2023

T8 Gold – September 2023

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Energy Vision – August 2023

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Reporting — September 2023

T8 Gold – August 2023

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Reporting — August 2023

T8 Energy Vision – July 2023

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Reporting — August 2023

T8 Gold – July 2023

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Energy Vision – June 2023

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Reporting — July 2023

T8 Gold – June 2023

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Reporting — June 2023

T8 Energy Vision – May 2023

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Reporting — June 2023

T8 Gold – May 2023

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Reporting — June 2023

Annual Voting Records – 2023

Download the official voting records for both funds.

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Reporting — May 2023

T8 Energy Vision – April 2023

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Reporting — May 2023

T8 Gold – April 2023

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Reporting — April 2023

T8 Energy Vision – March 2023

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Reporting — April 2023

T8 Gold – March 2023

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Energy Vision – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Energy Vision’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Gold – Quarterly disclosure of positions

For transparency, we disclose T8 Gold’s positions on a quarterly basis.

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Energy Vision – February 2023

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Reporting — March 2023

T8 Gold – February 2023

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Reporting — February 2023

T8 Energy Vision – January 2023

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Reporting — February 2023

T8 Gold – January 2023

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Reporting — January 2023

T8 Energy Vision – December 2022

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Reporting — January 2023

T8 Gold – December 2022

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Reporting — December 2022

Annual Climate Report

This report is our first step in demonstrating transparency regarding the carbon emissions of T8 and T8 Energy Vision’s portfolio of investee companies.

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Reporting — July 2022

2022 Annual Shared Value Report

This report, read alongside our monthly reporting on investment returns, demonstrates how T8 Energy Vision is generating positive environmental and social impacts in addition to investment returns.

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